Maniac Magee Character Interactions

In this chapter of 'Maniac McGee' by Jerry Spinelli, Maniac is called by Mars Bar at night while staying at the zoo. They discuss Maniac's past, including his parents' death and his fear of the trestle. Mars Bar recounts a rescue and invites Maniac to his home, but Maniac hesitates, reflecting on his feelings and past experiences.

Who did Maniac initially think was calling him when he woke up in the Buffalo pen?

• The superintendent

• His parents

• Mars Bar

• Amanda Beale

Who told Mars Bar that Maniac hangs out in the Buffalo pen?

• Maniac himself

• The superintendent

• Amanda Beale

• Mars Bar's mother

What traumatic event does Maniac share with Mars Bar?

• His fear of heights

• His parents' death

• His fear of the dark

• His fear of animals

What did Mars Bar do when he saw the kid on the trestle?

• Called for help

• Rescued him

• Ignored him

• Ran away

How did Mars Bar's mother react to the kid clinging to her?

• She got angry

• She pried him off

• She let him cling to her

• She called the police

What did Mars Bar's mother do for the kid after he was rescued?

• Fed him and played games with him

• Sent him home immediately

• Ignored him

• Called his parents

What invitation does Mars Bar's mother extend to Maniac?

• To visit their house

• To go to school with Mars Bar

• To live with them

• To play games with them

How does Maniac feel about the invitation to visit Mars Bar's house?

• Indifferent

• Conflicted

• Angry

• Excited

What does Maniac do after Mars Bar's invitation?

• Declines and returns to the Buffalo pen

• Calls Amanda Beale

• Accepts the invitation

• Runs away

What does Mars Bar's mother want to know about Maniac?

• Why he doesn't go to school

• Why he doesn't have a family

• Why he lives in the Buffalo pen

• Why he didn't go after the kid on the trestle